Caring about climate

WE ARE CONTINUING OUR ZERO PELLET LOSS PROGRAMME

ELIX forms part of a value chain of microplastics in the form of resin pellets and plastic powder. Though ELIX is not the direct cause of plastics being present in the sea, it does form part of the plastic life cycle, and therefore commits to being part of the solution.

To help face this global problem, it is important to act locally. Our Zero Pellet Loss Programme, which began in 2017 with the international programme Operation Clean Sweep (OCS), flakes and powder, and avoid the deposit of these materials into rivers and oceans, formalising our commitment to achieve SDG 14 for the protection of sea life.

At the same time, during 2021, we have carried out the following improvement measures:

• Implementing the project in the Technical Laboratory in order to prevent loss of microplastics, and the placement of signs to raise awareness.
• Drawing up the Ten Commandments of Good Practice for the loading and unloading areas, with the aim of achieving zero loss of powder and granules during these operations, in collaboration with the companies that form part of the Tarragona Association of Chemical Businesses.
• Implementing the Ten Commandments of Good Practice at the loading and unloading points for pellets and powder, as well as holding awareness-raising sessions for loading operators.
• Activities to raise awareness of the Zero Pellet Loss project among all operations personnel.